night-rail

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A loose robe worn as a nightgown.

Etymology

Affix from English night (noun sense, the conventional time for a person to be in bed, verb sense) + English rail (garment, gown).

Origin

English

rail

Gloss

garment, gown

Kanji

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